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Re: Tow vehicle - 2013 ford escape ecoboost
Thanks for the information, that's the technical information i came here for. I was thinking the same thing. This would be mainly used for weekend camping, would not be filling the tanks or anything as it would be for 2 days here and there during the weekends with light loading (very light). Later on we will upgrade the TV and plan longer trip which would require more space. I'll have to contact jayco and get the proper "wet" numbers, would they give that out if i called the dealer that sells it?351Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tow vehicle - 2013 ford escape ecoboost
Thanks for the advice guys. I will call my local ford dealership in the morning and talk to the service department and see if they can provide me more details on what the option includes. As far as receiver installing, ya the back of the escape has plastic covering the frame, ive seen pictures and video's of E-trailer cutting the plastic and then there is space. As far as the equipment, i will have to start researching more about good hitches, weight distribution bars, sway bar. Perhaps ill open up another topic for advice on this? If anyone can offer some assistance with this i'd appreciate it. I wonder if i could ask the dealership to install the OEM escape version if it's superior? Thanks for the help. If anyone has this vehicle and has towed something similar to what i'm thinking please help! Also to note it will just be me and my wife, with little to nothing packed (used to tenting)352Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tow vehicle - 2013 ford escape ecoboost
Hello, thanks for the reply. i was basing that off the ford towing guide and other posters i found about the tow package. Is there a way i could find out for sure? I saw some posts saying a lot of those extra items were added in my trim SE. could i call ford perhaps? thanks for the info!351Views0likes0CommentsTow vehicle - 2013 ford escape ecoboost
Hello, This is my first post and joined as i can't find to seem many posts for this new vehicle. I purchased a 2013 ford escape SE and have some questoins about towing. I'm in the market to purchase a hybrid, i've been looking at light weight models and wondering if i can tow is safetly. I'm fine with getting a WDH or sway bar (don't know much about towing sorry if i got this wrong). I was looking at this model : Jayco Jay Feather Ultra Lite SLX Travel Trailer 16 XRB Model Specifications 16 XRB UVW 2575 Hitch Weight 315 GVWR 3500 Cargo Carrying Capacity 925 Exterior Height w/ AC 117" Interior Height (Living Area) 78" Fresh Water 20 Gray Water 15 Black Water 9 Exterior Length 18'4" Another concern i have is the dry weight and tongue weight, does anyone own this model and have the wet weight? or will have i have to track one down and look at the sticket on the door. My model of escape is the 2.0L ecoboost, 4WD, automatic. It states it can tow 3500LBS, with max 350 tongue weight. Also i opted not to get the tow package as all it includes is a Class 2 hitch receiver and Trailer Sway Control. Once i find more information and choose a trailer i will have this added after market. With the smart people on these forums, i was hoping to get some input, will i be okay? i just can't figure this all out. This will be my first time ever having a camper, always tented. Thanks for the help8.5KViews0likes26Comments
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